Seasonal Variations in Multiple Sclerosis Relapses in Oman: A Single Tertiary Centre Experience.

(1) Background and Aims: The seasonal factors influencing multiple sclerosis (MS) relapses remain elusive. This study aims to investigate the seasonal variation of MS relapses in Oman and compare it globally. (2) Subject and Methods: This retrospective study was conducted on N = 183 Omani MS patients treated at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, a tertiary hospital in Muscat, Oman, over sixteen-year period (2007-2022).

Medical Tourism and Neurological Diseases: Omani Patients' Experience Seeking Treatment Abroad.

Objectives: There is a dearth of research regarding the motivations and experiences of Omani nationals who travel abroad for medical treatment, especially for neurological diseases. The primary objective was to examine and draw comparisons between Omani adults and children with neurological disorders who pursued medical treatment abroad after being evaluated by local specialists. The study also aimed to gain insights into these patients' motivations and experiences.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine for People with Epilepsy: Opinions of Physicians in Oman.

Objectives: Several studies have explored the opinions of healthcare workers on the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in epilepsy treatment. We sought to survey the views of non-neurologist and non-psychiatrist physicians in Oman on the use of CAM for epilepsy.

Methods: We used convenience sampling to recruit physicians (except neurologists and psychiatrists) from all 11 governorates of Oman.

Telephone-based telepsychiatry consultations: a qualitative exploration of psychiatrists' experiences in Oman.

Objectives: The utilisation of tele-mental health services has the potential to address challenges in mental health services within the Eastern Mediterranean Region. However, the adoption of tele-mental health in Oman remains limited. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the experiences of psychiatrists with telephone consultations, offering valuable insights to advance the field of telepsychiatry.

Psychogenic hiccups in an older adult: A case report and literature review.

Hiccups are typically benign and self-limiting. However, persistent or intractable hiccups can be debilitating, and may indicate the presence of an underlying physiological or psychological disorder. A 63-year-old man presented to the behavioral medicine clinic at a tertiary care hospital in Muscat, Oman, with a 4-year history of intractable hiccups.